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Hundreds of Idle No More demonstrators stood tall, but marched peacefully though the streets of North Bay Tuesday afternoon.

More than 250 people attended the march, which started at the Gathering Place on Algonquin Avenue and Worthington Streets.

North Bay Police Service closed roads and barricaded streets while demonstrators marched holding placards and flags, chanting and drumming.

The march ended at the Highway 17/11 bypass. Highway traffic was stopped for about 30-minutes while dancers formed a circle and danced to the beat of native drummers.

Dakota Heon was lost for words. His smile said it all.

“We're standing in the middle of one of the busiest highway intersections getting our message out,” said the 17-year-old.

“This is amazing, we're making history. The feeling I have right now I can't describe.”

The march caused some headaches for motorists who were forced to find another route.

Some motorists honked their horns and gave rude finger gestures as they approached police barricades, others were proud to see their fellow Canadians standing up for what they believe in.

Gord Woods was among the motorists caught in the blockade on the Highway 17 and 11 bypass.

“The hair stood up on the back of my neck when I saw the group reach the intersection,” he said, as he turned off his vehicle and watched the demonstration.

“This is unity. This is strength. People are standing as one.”

The march was expected to have an impact on school buses transporting students home.

Dan Johnston, operations manager for the Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Services, said they've been in contact with Stock Transportation Services and there could be some minor rerouting and minor delays.

Concerned North Bay residents have contacted The Nugget asking why city police are cooperating with the demonstrators and asked if police would be that compliant with any other group?

“The North Bay Police Service is cognisant of the First Nations issues and recognizes and respects the right to a lawful and peaceful demonstration,” said police spokesman Ted Whittle.

“North Bay Police Service is committed to balancing individual rights with the need to maintain public safety, peace and order.”

At the heart of the protest is Prime Minister Stephen Harper's omnibus bill C-45 known as the Jobs and Growth Act.

Indigenous people of Canada have spoken out against the legislation saying it denies treaty rights and threatens the environment.

About 75 protestors demonstrated along Highway 17 West Monday and Tuesday morning. Traffic was stopped for about 15 to 20 minutes as Idle No More demonstrators prepared themselves for the event. Traffic was let through, however volunteers slowed vehicles down handing pamphlets to thousands of motorists explaining what the fight is about and why it's important to stand up against the legislation.

The act makes sweeping changes to the Fisheries Act, the Canadian Environmental Act, the Navigable Waters Protections Act and the Employment Insurance Act.

According to the Union of Ontario Indians, changes to the Fisheries Act will mean that the definition of Aboriginal Fishery will not recognize the rights of First Nations people to fish for a living.